Oh la la.. Boys and girls, we are going to have sooo much fun at this next "Cirque! We are expanding and enhancing the event just for you!
You had better put May 2, 3 & 4, 2003 in the "serious, don't-mess-with-me reservation category" as you will be very unhappy with yourself if you miss it!
So here's a few tidbits...
New Friday goings-on ...see the schedule copied below. Saturday's seminars will begin with a panel discussion featuring all the weekends invited speakers, who will also do individual talks... I will be able to announce the full slate of "presenters" soon and the folks who have agreed to speak will really impress you! They will have perhaps 5 or 6 questions sent ahead to them to contemplate and then talk about that day on the panel. In fact, I am trying to think up good questions now, like maybe "Is the role of the artisan irrelevant in today's bicycle?" or "How does aesthetics weigh in as compared to function?" (I am not sure I like those, maybe you have a good question? Le me know your ideas.)
Other new stuff: - New reception, ride and "social" gathering on Friday. - Ken Toda will have a manned "photo studio" set up Sunday to take pics of the bike show class winners plus pro shots of your special bike if you so desire... - We have 2 great new restaurants in the works for food, drink, etc., on Friday and Saturday nights. - The Sunday road rides will start an hour earlier so as not to squeeze folks as badly who want to be on time for the opening of the swap meet. - Lower entry fees for the Sunday road ride..
I made a few corrections and tweaks of the early version of the event brochure which was distributed at Chuck's Velo Rendezvous snd at Interbike; the final version should be printed in a week or so ...if you would like to have one sent via snail mail, please contact me. Of course the web site also will have all the same info. <A HREF="http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Events/Cirquemain.htm">Cirque du Cyclisme</A>
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2003 Cirque du Cyclisme schedule of events
Friday, May 2nd Arrive & Unwind Day
Morning until mid day: Check-in, unpack, assemble-bikes, meet others. Visit the hospitality desk at cycles de ORO for maps, schedules and directions.
1 PM Attendees Reception: At cycles de ORO Light snacks and beverages.
2 PM "Shake down ride": From cycles de ORO. Conversational pace.
7 PM Social: The crew gathers at a local Brew Pub for dinner drinks & talk.
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Saturday, May 3rd The Classic Rendezvous Day
9 AM "See the Sights" Rides: The traditional get-acquainted gathering for out-of-towners and locals. Departing from cycles de ORO Bike Shop. The first group rides an easy short ride around the city, focusing on Greensboro landmarks. The second group will do a faster 30 miles or so out in the countryside. FREE (no en route services)
Noon till 4 PM Classic Bicycle Seminars: Presentations and/or demos by cycling folk who are each in a unique position to share information and experiences about traditional bicycle lore. Watch the web site for guest speakers. $20. in advance/ $30. day-of-event.
6 PM Social gathering for dinner: The huge Cirque du Cyclisme crowd packs into some unsuspecting restaurant/pub and enjoys one another's company, with conversations never far from classic lightweight bicycles!
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Sunday, May 4th The CIRQUE du Cyclisme
8 AM Tour de Guilford Rides: From the Lewis Recreation Center. Choose 25, 35 or 63-mile road rides or a mountain bike trail ride! Includes maps & food upon return and entry to swap meet & show. Registration opens at 8 AM. $10. in advance/ $15. day-of-event
11 AM till 4 PM Bicycle Swap Meet: Inside the Lewis Recreation Center. Buy, sell, and swap for all sorts of bikes and cycling related gear. Parts, books, clothing, you-name-it! Bicycle manufacturers factory reps selling their samples! Doors open to buyers at 11 AM. Vendors setup at 10 AM. See vendor's fees on application form. $2. General admission
11 AM till 4 PM Vintage Bicycle Show: Collectible bikes of all sorts! Awards for many categories including "People's choice", "Best British", "Best USA", "Best Italian", "Best French", "Best Balloon Tire", "Best Restoration", "Best Original", "Best Display," etc. Plus special Bikes of North America section! . Displayer's registration & setup at 9 AM. No charge for bicycles entered (unless bikes are for sale.) __________________________________________________________________
Dale Brown
cycles de ORO, Inc.
1410 Mill Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
336-274-5959
fax 336-274-6360
http://www.cyclesdeoro.com
http://www.classicrendezvous.com